Bdim guitar chord (B Diminished)

Symbols: dim, °

Steps: 1-b3-b5

Notes: B-D-F

The B diminished chord brings a sense of tension and unease to your music. Comprising the notes B, D and F (root, minor third, and diminished fifth), this chord is often used for dramatic transitions or darker harmonies. Its dissonant quality adds mystery and complexity to compositions. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "B dim" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Bdim guitar chord - variation 1
  • Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret using your pinky
  • With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 2nd fret with your index finger
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2

Bdim guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 7th fret from the 3rd to the 6th strings
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 3rd string